Rivendell Park

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Aerial view
Woodland pitches
Around the site
Swimming pool

  • Luxury Dorset resort set in secluded lakeside woodland
  • A 15-minute drive to the New Forest, 25 to Bournemouth and 35 to Poole
  • Pool, hot tub and outside terrace bar
Rivendell Park has a mix of forest and open space set over seven acres for accommodation and activities, and everyone has access to the hot tub and swimming pool open in high season. If swimming and fresh air stoke up your appetite, head to the barbecue area to cook over coals or use your own gas cooker. The terrace bar is also available for refreshments to keep the family cool on a hot day. This site is also an oasis for wildlife – keep a beady eye out for roe deer, foxes and rabbits flitting about in the surrounds. And if you’d like to do your own scampering, the resort is within 15 minutes' drive of the New Forest and 30 to 35 minutes from the seaside towns of Poole and Bournemouth. Excellently kept amenities (the attention to detail really does reach every nook and cranny here) are also a highlight of this park, including washrooms and showers with toiletries provided.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 7
Tent sites 18
Rent a tent 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 01/04 and 30/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • The sauna (and/or hammam) is open between 01/10 and 31/03.
  • No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 6 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests must bring their own duvets, pillows, sheets and towels when staying in rental accommodation. You will not be allowed to stay if you do not bring these items.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Other pitch types

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

it ticks all the boxes for a family friendly stay

Overall 10/10

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cordelia o. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked lovely very relaxed site ,had a absolutely wonderful time with my children .Good facilities make it a good site for children

Disliked my only gripe is i couldn't stay longer haha

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site, great swimming pool. Very good, clean, hot showers with…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic site, great swimming pool. Very good, clean, hot showers with posh toiletries available for free.
Very lovely owners who couldn’t do enough for us!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pool, hot tub, lovely staff, grounds, location, wonderful showers…

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Liz M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Pool, hot tub, lovely staff, grounds, location, wonderful showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, family friendly camp site

Overall 10/10

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Rebecca w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We loved the owner the site was spotless great facilities my daughter loved the pool. This is a great camp/glamp site

Disliked More fire pits needed one per pitch.
I also think you could have a more expansive shop. WiFi didn’t work and signal poor in the area

Recommend to friends Visit again

The layout of the campsite ..good size pitches Lovely pool and hot…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The layout of the campsite ..good size pitches
Lovely pool and hot tub area and clean toilets and showers .
Large fire pits/bbqs for people to use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The spa and swimming pool was a bonus

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Debra C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Rowan 2 bedroom safari tent

Liked There nothing we didn't like, the park was amazing. The host and the handyman were so helpful, my husband is a amputee they did everything they could to make our stay enjoyable. The safari tent was lovely and clean, beds where comfortable it was well equipped. Definitely dog friendly too our dog loved exploring the wood's.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent facilities, especially hot tuba and communal fire pits.

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely warm hot tub and pool, beautiful grounds, communal fridges, clean and modern facilities with great showers, friendliness, communal fire pits and delicious pizza!

Disliked It could be difficult to park - space is limited

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well maintained, good facilities, family friendly.…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Well maintained, good facilities, family friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall was a good last minute few nights away glamping, would definitely…

Overall 10/10

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Jordan B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Air Dome Primrose ready tent

Liked Overall was a good last minute few nights away glamping, would definitely return again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and helpful staff / owners. The tent pitch was good and…

Overall 10/10

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Louisa Z. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly and helpful staff / owners. The tent pitch was good and even and the children were able to roam about the campsite safely.

The showers and toilets were exceptionally clean, good hot showers too!

Disliked Would ideally like a bit more space between pitches but that’s just personal choice.

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Sauna TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest Luxury Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Rivendell Park

Horton Road

Horton Heath

Wimborne

Dorset

England

BH21 7JN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.85773°N
-1.921°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9.2 km Meeting House Lane
12.8 km Bournemouth University
14.4 km St Johns Church
Rail
14.5 km Branksome Rail Station
15 km Bournemouth Rail Station
15.1 km Parkstone (Dorset) Rail Station
Ferry
16.8 km Poole Quay Ferry Landing
17 km Tuckton Tea Gardens Ferry Landing
17.3 km Christchurch Quay Ferry Landing
Airport
10.9 km Bournemouth International Airport
40.8 km Southampton Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Just over half an hour's drive away, Poole has plenty to offer day-trippers with its sandy beaches, handsome old town and harbour area; it's also the departure point for boat trips out to Brownsea Island, a wooded sanctuary teeming with wildlife. If this gives you a taste for seafaring, take a cruise along the Jurassic Coast (or even a ferry to Jersey). Those after bigger thrills in the water should aim for Splashdown waterpark (30 minutes' drive), which has pools and over a dozen indoor and outdoor flumes and rides. There's more of that inland at Dorset Waterpark near Corfe Castle (45 minutes), and who could go near Corfe without going round the very fine old castle too? For more ancient history, the isle of Purbeck (an hour) is fab for fossil hunters and the famed monument of Stonehenge is 45 minutes from the site. For petrolheads, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu (45 minutes) has a collection of classic vehicles to gaze on enviously before you get back in your own. This is fine road trip country as well, with attractive old market towns like Wimborne Minster and stately homes such as Kingston Lacy within 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Bournemouth Pier 16.1 km Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Bournemouth Durley Chine 16.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Boscombe Pier 16.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Bournemouth Alum Chine 16.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bournemouth Manor Steps 16.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Kingston Lacy House and Gardens 9.4 km

Adventure Wonderland 10.7 km

The Bournemouth Balloon 15.6 km

Breamore House 15.7 km

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum 16 km

National Trust

Kingston Lacy 9.4 km

White Mill 11.5 km

Brownsea Island 19 km

Studland Beach and Nature Reserve 23.8 km

Mompesson House 24.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Holt Heath - Horton Tower - Holt Heath 2.9 km

CRICHEL HOUSE 6.2 km

ST GILES' HOUSE 6.3 km

CRANBORNE MANOR 6.7 km

AVON HEATH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/05/1998) 8.1 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, September 6, 2025 – Saturday, September 6, 2025)

    Dorchester, England 38.5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rivendell Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Rivendell Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rivendell Park? Just over half an hour's drive away, Poole has plenty to offer day-trippers with its sandy beaches, handsome old town and harbour area; it's also the departure point for boat trips out … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rivendell Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Rivendell Park? From $169.16 (for 2 nights, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.